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Jillabenan Cave

Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Jillabenan Cave .

Getting there and parking

Jillabenan Cave is in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park, between Tumut and Cooma. To get there:

From Monaro Highway:

  • At Cooma, take Snowy Mountains Highway and continue for approximately 110km.
  • Turn left onto Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
  • Follow the unsealed one-way road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves

From Hume Highway:

  • At Gundagai, take the Tumut exit and follow Gocup Road to Tumut.
  • Continue south on Snowy Mountains Highway for approximately 75km
  • Turn right onto Yarrangobilly Caves Entrance Road
  • Follow the unsealed one-way road for approximately 6km to Yarrangobilly Caves

Road quality

  • Yarrangobilly Caves entrance and exit roads are graded gravel. They're suitable for 2WD and 4WD vehicles up to 12.5m in length, however the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) advise that the roads are unsuitable for caravans.
  • RMS recommends snow chains are carried by all vehicles driving in the park in winter, including 4WD and AWD, in case of extreme weather. Visit the Live Traffic website for road conditions.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Snow chains required after snow

Parking

Parking is available in gravel Jillabenan Cave carpark, 1km from the visitor centre. From here, it’s a 150m walk to the cave entrance.

Contact Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre for information on bus parking.

Facilities

There is a non-flush toilet at Jillabenan carpark and flush toilets next to the Yarrangobilly Visitor Centre.

Carpark

Step-free access

There's step-free access from the carpark to the cave entrance along a 150m-long flat, paved path. The path has a handrail along on one side.

The cave inside is step-free, however wheelchair users will need to use a wheelchair provided by Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre because there are areas in the cave that are too narrow for standard wheelchairs.

The inside of the cave isn't suitable for walking frames, mobility scooters or prams.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

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Safety messages

Alpine safety

Alpine areas present special safety issues. Conditions can be extreme and may change rapidly, particularly in winter. It’s important to be prepared and find out how to stay safe in alpine areas.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

The way to the cave entrance and inside the cave is step-free and mostly flat:

  • There's step-free access from the carpark to the cave entrance along a 150m-long flat, paved path. The path has a handrail along on one side.
  • The cave inside is step-free, however there are areas in the cave that are too narrow for standard wheelchairs. Please contact Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre and they can provide a specialised wheelchair for your visit.

The inside of the cave isn't suitable for walking frames, mobility scooters or prams.

There is a non-flush toilet in the carpark but it is not accessible or ambulant. People with reduced mobility may require assistance.

Prohibited

Drones

Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.

This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.

Commercial filming and photography

Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Map of Jillabenan Cave, Yarrangobilly Caves, Kosciuszko National Park. Image: OEH Book now

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